by Charlene Proctor | Jul 7, 2015 | Spiritual Growth
This morning, I scrolled through old messages on my cell phone and discovered a long text from a friend I met at a dance competition. Three years ago, I struggled with changing partners and wondered how I would successfully make a transition. It seemed overwhelming... read more
by Charlene Proctor | May 16, 2015 | Spiritual Growth
Whether you are an athlete, in the middle of a health crisis, or just having a bad day at work, there are times you’ll need to pull strength from your inner core. Finding that extra energy that gets you where you need to go is a skill you can develop through... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Mar 20, 2015 | Forgiveness
A few months ago, I visited the Notre-Dame Basilica, whose stone foundation was built between 1672 and 1683. Located in the heart of Montreal, its towers, sanctuary, and chapel are a breathtaking and spectacular piece of architecture that is rich in history. Often... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Oct 14, 2014 | Joy
Now that I’m back to competing regularly, I’d like to spread the word on Hammer Nutrition products that optimize my dancing, and helped me recover from injury earlier this year. A great source of information is The Athlete Education Series. It’s a... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Aug 21, 2014 | Joy
I love writing books, but at this moment in my work, I’m branching out into different projects. I’ve been dancing a lot to show people that you have to live your joy. It’s not enough to make a checklist about what you’re planning to do and follow a lot of theories... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Jul 15, 2014 | Positive Thinking
Dance is enlightening because I use it to reflect and to see if I’m growing as a human being. That’s saying a lot, considering my last few decades on the planet have been a colorful journey. I’ve trekked through triumph and sorrow in academia, writing, spirituality,... read more
by Charlene Proctor | May 12, 2014 | Spiritual Growth
Last Friday, I judged a team match at Fred Astaire Bloomfield Hills. To all my coaches and judges: I have huge respect for you and wonder how you developed ten eyeballs apiece to see what’s on the floor. Truthfully, being in a position to honor someone’s process with... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Apr 16, 2014 | Positive Thinking
Dear Friends, Lately, my dancing has been challenging because I’m letting my mind get in the way of the joy and freedom of what is supposed to happen on the dance floor. ‘Thinking myself’ into a better performance, or precise footwork and technique is important, but... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Apr 9, 2014 | Spiritual Growth
Having a mantra is important on your journey to greater self-awareness. Too often though, we find ourselves repeating sacred words and phrases without understanding how their meanings can enhance our spiritual practice. The first time I was in the arms of Amma, known... read more
by Charlene Proctor | Feb 19, 2014 | Spiritual Growth
© Charlene M Proctor and The Goddess Network, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For more affirmations, read The Women’s Book of Empowerment: 323 Affirmations that Change Everyday Problems into Moments of Potential.... read more